Project Security Specialist

Reporting to the Projects Security Manager, the Project Security Specialist will work independently to co-ordinate security activities within the assigned project and as required in support of the wider team on other projects, frameworks and business development activities to:

• Lead the interpretation and implementation of contractual security obligations providing expertise as Security Advisor on security policy requirements, security aspects letters, industry security best practice and project security risks
• Develop standard and bespoke security policies, procedures and work instructions in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
• Obtain and maintain ISO 27001 certification, or achieve compliance to the standard, as part of the centralised Information Security Management System where contractually required
• Chair security working groups, maintaining appropriate records of actions and decisions
• Deliver tailored security education and training initiatives appropriate to audience and requirements
• Manage security incidents and conduct security investigations ensuring timely response to meet internal and external reporting obligations as well as ensuring lessons are learned
• Ensure security requirements are appropriately flowed down throughout the supply chain and suppliers are correctly on-boarded and managed
• Support the delivery of business continuity planning within assigned projects
• Respond to Customer requests for Security assurance
• Participate in internal and external security compliance audits, conducting internal audits per the annual audit plan
• Develop and maintain relevant relationships with key security personnel within Customer, partner and supplier organisations, As a result of some exciting programme wins, we currently have a permanent vacancy for a Project Security Specialist to support the development and transition into live of a new IT application and infrastructure solution providing support to a critical operational end user.
Leidos is seeking an enthusiastic protective security specialist to lead the implementation and assurance of security within a key defence project. The incumbent will possess specialist skills in all areas of protective and information security and have demonstrable experience of applying security frameworks such as Government Functional Standard 007. They will be joining a team of highly skilled and highly motivated individuals who are working on one of the UKs leading programme. Applicants must have SC clearance in order to start in the role. ADDITIONAL ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
• The role requires travel through the UK 25% of the time
• Due to the nature of the work undertaken by Leidos UK the incumbent must be a British national with 10 years residency in the UK
  
  Previous experience in a security management role
• Leading security investigations
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Ideally suits someone from a Defence Industry and/or military background
  
  At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance., Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.
Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Dynamic Working